Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauli
ID:
377972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.65: 73 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377304

Common Names

  • Pauli Mimosa
  • Mimosa Pauli
  • Mimosa Pauli Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa callithrix Standl. [illegitimate]

Description

Mimosa pauli (also called 'Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mimosa pauli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimosa pauli has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimosa pauli is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Mimosa pauli

Mimosa pauli is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mimosa pauli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimosa pauli?

Mimosa pauli

What is the common name of Mimosa pauli?

Mimosa pauli

What is the family of Mimosa pauli?

Fabaceae

Species in the Mimosa genus

Mimosa bimucronata, Mimosa busseana, Mimosa elliptica, Mimosa invisa, Mimosa latispinosa, Mimosa mossambicensis, Mimosa pigra, Mimosa polydactyla, Mimosa pudica, Mimosa rubicaulis, Mimosa scabrella, Mimosa suffruticosa, Mimosa antioquensis, Mimosa lepidophora, Mimosa parvifoliolata, Mimosa acapulcensis, Mimosa aculeaticarpa, Mimosa adenocarpa, Mimosa affinis, Mimosa albolanata, Mimosa alleniana, Mimosa amambayensis, Mimosa apodocarpa, Mimosa argillotropha, Mimosa aspera, Mimosa bahamensis, Mimosa barrancana, Mimosa barretoi, Mimosa benthamii, Mimosa berroi, Mimosa brachystachya, Mimosa brevipetiolata, Mimosa caerulea, Mimosa cainguensis, Mimosa calcicola, Mimosa calliandroides, Mimosa callithrix, Mimosa campicola, Mimosa canahuensis, Mimosa candelabrum, Mimosa coelocarpa, Mimosa colombiana, Mimosa congestifolia, Mimosa corynadenia, Mimosa cubatanensis, Mimosa cuzcoana, Mimosa cyclophylla, Mimosa deamii, Mimosa dryandroides, Mimosa dutrae,

Species in the Fabaceae family